Notes from chat between Lilian Moore and Cass Cook 3rd October 2009.
Taken By Lilian Moore. 4/10 12pm
Agreed to condense lesson 1- delete click and drag activity.
running with list of ideas about the way in which the resources enhance learning.
2nd part of rationale - reflect on why these are the most appropriate - Cass listed in point form on Rationale page.
Lil- motivation of students (all the resources) particularly IWB, laptops and websites
Lil- active learning- students participate in their own learning.
Cass-students' are able to connect their learning with their own actions and everyday lives in order to understand the topic.
Lil-learning is authentic.
Lil- authoring tool referring to the resources word, powerpoint, and publisher.
Cass- word powerpoint and publisher- easy to edit and revise fro students
Microsoft office resources assist with recording information quickly and efficiently so that they enhance learning by being immediate and responsive.
Implications for teaching practice
Lil to check references and apply where needed- Woofolk & Margetts, Murdoch & Hornsby, Roblyer & Doering-references.
Cass - Implications for teaching- what do I need to know, be aware of and be familiar with in order to use the lesson sequence.
Lil - need to be aware of student needs, problem areas, learning abilities, type of learners, know how to use the actual resources
Clarification of role of student with learning disability
Decision made that student with learning disability would be in group 4- check the bin in the classroom and school, working with student A and aide is there for support and guidance. Record assessment of criteria information and produce posters.
Agreed self esteem and motivational perspective intellectual disability student would be encouraged seeing their work displayed around the school.
Cass to finalise lesson sequence
Lil to sort rationale into sentences with references where necessary
Next chat scheduled for Wednesday 7th October 7.30pm
Taken By Lilian Moore. 4/10 12pm